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NKBA | KBIS
Add to MyMarketThe NKBA is the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals. Today, the NKBA represents an unparalleled network of peers, tools and resources designed to support professional growth and business success. The association’s vision is a world in which everyone enjoys safe, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces. Our mission is to help make it happen through the creation of marketplaces, networks, affiliations and certifications that raise the level of professionalism by inspiring, leading and empowering each member of our community. Thank you to our Sponsors: Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, FreePower, Blanco, Lutron, Feeney, and Azenco.
NKBA Panel: Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
As kitchens and baths increase in size, there are major opportunities for designers to expand their areas of expertise to include K&B design. Together with leading brands, designers will discuss how they’ve successfully tackled the kitchen & bath segment, insights into how these spaces are evolving, and how you can lead these projects with confidence. Moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with: Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors Shae Wilder, National Trade Marketing Manager, BlueStar Pam Durkin, President, James Martin Vanities
Speakers: Andrea Lillo, Sarah Robertson, Kelly Collier-Clark, Shae Wilder, Pam Durkin
The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two- Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams This presentation will take attendees through a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidence-based findings, and a focus on Health, Safety and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers as well as color, material and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include historic, psychological and sustainability factors that have insight over the four-color evolution stories for 2026; Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks and Foundational Neutrals.
Speakers: Sue Wadden
NKBA x Cosentino Reception & Ribbon Cutting
Social NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
The official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon-cutting presentation at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails to follow to mark the occasion!
NKBA Panel: Designing with Light, Finish & Form
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Moderated by Kathryn Given, Executive Director of Editorial & Brand Content, Luxe Interiors + Design, in conversation with: Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc. Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors Kristina Christopher, VP, Product Management & Design, Kichler Caroline Danielson, Senior Director of Showrooms, Ferguson Home Join top designers to discuss how they use lighting, hardware, and finish details to shape the sensory experience of a space. From the nuance of a shadow to the glint of metal, designers will explore how the subtle elements powerfully shape mood in interiors, and the elements that inspire them and shape their design process.
Speakers: Kathryn Given, Michel Smith Boyd, Thom Filicia, Kristina Christopher, Caroline Danielson
NKBA Panel: 2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Moderated by Karen Carroll, Editor at Large, FLOWER Magazine, in conversation with: Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School Briana Ryan, Director of A&D Development, Miele USA Jonathan Krieger, Executive Vice President, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, a division of Fabuwood Get a first look at new data from the NKBA to uncover the latest trends in kitchen design – from luxury to smart tech, layout to materials. The 2026 NKBA Kitchen Trends Report and new Luxury Report shine a light on where the industry is now and where it’s headed. Join in-the-know designers and brands to discuss the broader trends that resonate the most.
Speakers: Karen Carroll, Alena Capra, Julee Ireland, Briana Ryan, Jonathan Krieger
NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Moderated by Carisha Swanson, Market Director, House Beautiful, in conversation with: Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths Heather French, French & French Interiors Julee Ireland, Lutron Ambassador, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams While the color palette of a kitchen or bath is a pivotal decision in every renovation, it’s crucial to consider how lighting brings design visions to life to support the function of the space, and to create emotion. Sit down with top designers and brands as they share unique insights and personal approaches to layering color and light with expertise.
Speakers: Carisha Swanson, Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Heather French, Julee Ireland, Sue Wadden
NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business
Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Moderated by Chandler Presson Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury, in conversation with: Richard Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors Jake Slatnick, Founder & CEO, FreePower Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President, Urban Bonfire Strong founders create great stories. Sit down with leaders in the industry as they talk about setting – and reaching – lofty goals in a competitive landscape, and what it means to be smart, fearless, and creative while taking big risks.
Speakers: Arianne Bellizaire, Chandler Presson Pibl, Jake Slatnick, Ryan Bloom, Richard Anuszkiewicz
NKBA | KBIS and Cosentino Announce Programming for High Point Fall Market
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, and Cosentino Group, global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, announce the full lineup of panels and programming
NKBA Announces New, Dedicated Presence at High Point Market – Will Debut This Fall
The NKBA’s new design hub—adjacent to Cosentino’s newly established space, both in Broad Hall—features brand partners Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfi re, FreePower, and more.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association and High Point Market Authority Announce Strategic Alliance Partnership
The industry-leading organizations announce a long-term partnership designed to enhance service to the design community through custom experiences, brand connections and industry education.